Posted by: suzanne edwards
on Apr 8, 2010
Wedding Dresses - Finding the Right Wedding Dress
For the perfect wedding day, finding the right wedding dress is essential to all brides. Start looking for wedding dresses online, or in bridal magazines, ask friends which styles they think will suit you then you can narrow down your search for your perfect dress.
First you need to give some thought as to what kind of wedding you would like to have: traditional, informal or a theme wedding.
Here are some general guidelines when choosing wedding dresses:
Informal weddings, brides generally wear long white/ivory-coloured wedding dresses, with or without a train, often with a veil, and sometimes gloves.
In semi-formal weddings, brides generally wear long white, ivory and other colour wedding dresses, a veil and gloves if desired.
In informal weddings, brides have more flexibility. They can wear wedding dresses of any colour - short or long - or even a suit.
For the theme weddings, you should decide first on the theme and then on the formality of the wedding you've always wanted to have. Only then is it time to shop for wedding dresses and wedding accessories to determine which ones match your theme wedding!
Where will I get the best choice of wedding dresses?
For the widest selection of wedding dresses at the best prices, you cannot beat the Internet. And let's face it - most of us do have to keep the buget in mind when we plan the most important day of our romantic lives.
After you have given some thought to the type of wedding you want to have, we recommend that you:
Look through bridal magazines for the style of wedding dresses you think will be suitable. Go to your local bridal shops to get a better idea of the styles that suit you. Now look online for a better selection of wedding dresses at much lower prices than your high street shops. With little or no overheads, internet companies can offer you more for your money. Finally, check customer's reviews and ask friends and relatives for recommendations.
Good luck with your search! Though it might seem daunting at first, if you follow these tips, you'll be well on your way to finding a beautiful range of perfectly elegant wedding dresses
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Posted by: Lee Graham
on Mar 30, 2009
This just in from the WedSocial fashion team!
The most popular wedding dress shapes are:
1. A-Line. An A-line wedding dress suits most body types and therefore it is one of the most popular.
2. Princess Line. This is the same general shape as and A-line but without a seam at the waist and so it gives a long unbroken line that is very flattering to most figures. The skirt begins to flare just below the bride's natural waist.
3. Empire Line. Just think Jane Austen! This is a romantic style with a seam just under the bust line and a long straight-ish skirt. This gives the illusion of height and so therefore it is good for shorter brides.
4. Full Skirt. This is the classic fairytale bride look and one that our 9 year old daughters would definitely approve of! This can look amazing but it doesn't suit everyone and probably looks better on the younger bride....
Body Types
Hourglass figures... look good in a strapless dress and a low neckline can be flattering as long as it is decent. It is best to avoid gathers or pleats in the skirt and bias cuts are a disaster.
Pearshaped figures.... a deatiled bodice can draw away from broader hips and a fuller skirt like an A-line or princess style is flattering. Again, it is best to avoid a bias cut.
Petite figures..... it is best to keep away from anything to big or fussy as it could swamp the smaller frame. A shorter dress such as a tea dress can look fantastic as can empire line as it gives an illusion of height.
Boyish figure....Bias cuts do work well on this body type and a full skirted wedding dress such a the princess line or full skirt can give an illusion of a weel defined waist. A lot of attention on the bust is good too, making it look fuller
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